Grind mix ratio - for those who DIY process

[slayr]

I used to mix in brisket, now I just simply use ~10% beef tallow and deer. Saves money over buying a brisket. I’ve bought the tallow at butcher shops and recently I just save my brisket trimmings throughout the year and just add those to it.

[Texas Grown]

100% deer to 0% beef for me. I shoot deer because they are lean and healthier for ya. I quit eating beef (again) in June 2019.

[Mike D]

For general use grind I do 85/15 deer/beef fat.

For burger patties I use 85/15 deer/bacon ends & pieces.

I’ve never mixed with brisket so no help there.


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[Aggie13]

65/25/10 - deer/brisket/bacon ends and pieces

makes great ground meat for burgers, chili, spaghetti, casserole, meatloaf, stuffed bell peppers, etc...

I did burgers last night with 80/20 Deer/Bacon ends and pieces, turned out great.

I will need to try the brisket addition, do you use brisket trimmings or a mix of trimmings and meat?

[bboswell]

It will be used for burgers, tacos, and anything else where ground meet is needed. I usually grind deer without adding or mixing anything whatsoever, so the end result is very lean, which is what we like. Just trying something different what the little amount of deer meat that still needs grinding. I'll try 50/50 ratio.

Given this info I would suggest 2 mixes.

As I said, we like 50/50 but all that gets seasoned before the grind and made into bacon wrapped patties before being sealed and frozen.

For general use I think you will prefer a leaner mix especially since that’s what your used to.

To me the brisket doesn’t add flavor, it just adds enough moisture and fat that the patties will stick together and not be dry after grilling

[scott1022]

I did burgers last night with 80/20 Deer/Bacon ends and pieces, turned out great.

I will need to try the brisket addition, do you use brisket trimmings or a mix of trimmings and meat?

I purchase untrimmed brisket and use the entire brisket.

[Bisch]

80/20

Bisch


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[bughunter]

80/20

Bisch


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[AntlerCollector]

Smoke the brisket and enjoy!

grind the deer and enjoy!


If you are going to mix the two then 50/50.


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